Short-Term Rental Management in Hull, MA

Why Guests Come to Hull

• Nantasket Beach. The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Nantasket Beach Reservation, at 212 Nantasket Avenue, includes a mile of Atlantic shoreline. DCR calls it a popular summer escape from Boston and runs summer concerts and public dance lessons there.
• The Paragon Carousel. Built in 1928 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the carousel at 205 Nantasket Avenue is the last surviving attraction of the old Paragon Park amusement park, and its operators describe it as one of fewer than 100 grand carousels left in the United States.
• The ferry to Boston. The MBTA's Hingham/Hull Ferry stops at Hull (Pemberton Point) and runs to Long Wharf in Boston, so a guest can stay at the beach and spend a day downtown without driving. Not every trip stops at Hull, so guests should check the timetable.
• Maritime history. The Hull Lifesaving Museum, at 1117 Nantasket Avenue, was founded in 1978 and pairs maritime heritage exhibits with youth programs.
• Short trips from the city. Families visiting Boston, wedding guests and people looking for a waterfront week without a long drive all show up in Hull's booking calendar. These are general patterns, not a forecast for any one home.

The Hull Rental Year

Summer is the center of the year. DCR charged daily parking at the Nantasket lots from May 23 through September 7 in 2026, which is a fair marker of the peak beach season: $15 for Massachusetts vehicles and $40 for out-of-state vehicles. July and August weekends book first, and summer weeks are where the year's pricing is set.

Shoulder months still bring guests. The Paragon Carousel runs weekends into the fall (through October 25 in 2026), and September weekends can still feel like summer once the beach crowds thin. From November to April, demand shifts toward people with a reason to be nearby: visiting family, working on a project, or between homes. Many Hull owners use those months for mid-term stays of a month or more, which fall outside the room excise when they run longer than 31 days. Our seasonal pricing guide covers how to price the swing between seasons.

Short-Term Rental Rules in Hull

As of October 2026, Hull's code on eCode360 does not contain a standalone short-term rental licensing or registration bylaw. A search of the full code for "short-term rental" returns only the accessory dwelling unit zoning sections and the town's list of accepted state laws. What the code does say:

• Lots with an accessory dwelling unit. The ADU section of the zoning bylaw (§ 410-4.10), as amended at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting under Article 28, says that a principal dwelling or ADU "shall not be used for boarding and lodging, or other commercial use," may be rented only for periods of at least 6 months, and is prohibited from use as a short-term rental as defined in G.L. c. 64G, § 1. If your lot has an ADU permitted under that section, plan on long-term tenants for both units, not nightly guests.
• Everything else is a zoning question. For a single-family home without an ADU, ask the Building Department how the zoning bylaw treats your district before you list. The Building Department is at 253 Atlantic Avenue, (781) 925-1330.

Taxes. The Division of Local Services databank, read on 6 October 2026, lists a 6% local room occupancy excise in Hull effective January 1, 2026, plus a 3% community impact fee effective the same date. The fee applies to professionally managed units (generally an operator with two or more units in town) and, by Hull's vote, to units in owner-occupied two- and three-family homes. That is on top of the 5.7% state excise. Airbnb collects these on its bookings, but you still register each property with the Department of Revenue. See our Massachusetts room occupancy tax page and the Massachusetts short-term rental laws page for registration, the $1 million insurance rule and the 14-day exemption.

Running a Rental in Hull

• Parking is the first thing to solve. Hull's 2026 parking permit FAQ says plainly that "short-term rentals are not eligible for residential permits." Resident visitor passes are marked with the resident's address and valid only in front of that home. Before you list, know exactly where your guests will park: a driveway count belongs in the listing and the house rules.
• Water and weather. On a peninsula, nor'easters, coastal flooding and wind matter. Check your flood zone, your flood policy and what your homeowners insurer says about short-term rental use. Our insurance and safety page lists the questions to ask.
• Beach crowds. Summer weekends bring heavy traffic along Nantasket Avenue. Arrival instructions that account for beach traffic save a lot of guest messages.
• Trash. Confirm your collection day and what goes curbside, then post it in the house. A guest who misses a pickup leaves the next guest with a full bin.
• Post the safety sheet. State law requires every short-term rental to post the locations of fire extinguishers, gas shut-offs, exits and alarms inside the unit.

How New England Host Co Works in Hull

New England Host Co manages short-term rentals across Massachusetts, with every home within 45 minutes of its crew's base. Tell us the address and we will confirm whether a Hull home fits. Full-service management covers listing creation, photography and copywriting, daily pricing with PriceLabs, guest messaging, and housekeeping with an inspection after every stay. Local crews go through a trial period before they are trusted with a property. Owners who want to keep more of the work can ask about co-hosting instead. Start on our contact page or call (978) 672-4578 for a free property analysis. For nearby towns, see our South Shore and Plymouth page.

FAQ

Does Hull Require a Short-Term Rental License?

As of October 2026, Hull's published code has no standalone short-term rental license or registration bylaw. You still register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and zoning still applies. Ask the Building Department at (781) 925-1330 how your district is treated.

Can I Rent My Hull ADU on Airbnb?

Not as a short-term rental. Hull's ADU zoning section limits a principal dwelling or ADU on that lot to rentals of at least 6 months and prohibits short-term rental use.

What Tax Will My Hull Guests Pay?

As of October 2026, the 5.7% state excise plus Hull's 6% local excise, which took effect January 1, 2026. A 3% community impact fee also applies to professionally managed units and to units in owner-occupied two- and three-family homes.

Can My Guests Get a Hull Parking Permit?

No. The town's parking permit FAQ says short-term rentals are not eligible for residential permits, and visitor passes are only valid in front of the resident's own home.

This page is general information as of October 2026, not legal or tax advice; check with the Town of Hull and a professional before you list.